Sam Rivera
South Salem ,NY
Summary
General Manager with over 15 years of experience in the Automotive industry. Able to communicate at all levels internally and externally in order to ensure objectives are met or exceeded. Strong interpersonal skills enabling development of rapport quickly while maintaining high levels of integrity and professionalism. Developing a team mentality and empowering staff as entrepreneurs giving all staff a sense of ownership .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Empire Automotive Group
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
General Sales Manager | Finance Director
Atlantic Automotive Group
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Identified financial strengths and weaknesses by regularly reviewing KPIs and tracking sheets
- Worked effectively with diverse teams to accomplish daily objectives and meet long term goals
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks
- As a multi roof top organization I was able to gain experience with OEM's such as Toyota , General Motors , Mazda, Hyundai and CJDR
- Oversaw finance department by touching every deal and checking the structure and putting in process to keep deliveries under an hour
Education
CLASS N427 -
NADA
Tysons Corner, VA04.2024
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes High Schoo
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2000
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Inventory Control
- P&L Management
- Motivation
- Vendor relationships
- Networking abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Bilingual
- Proficient in multiple dealership software programs such as VAuto, Routeone, Dealertrack, CDK,R&R,Eleads, Dealersocket
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Empire Automotive Group
12.2021 - 06.2024
General Sales Manager | Finance Director
Atlantic Automotive Group
07.2019 - 12.2021
CLASS N427 -
NADA
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes High Schoo
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